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This past Monday, I turned 40. But luckily I’m not of “low quality and fairly cheap to buy.” But pass me an Olde English and pour out a little liquor for 39; she’s gone.

In all seriousness, I had a great time, received wonderful gifts, and was happy to see another year. “Life begins at 40,” or “40 and fabulous” started to roll in quickly and I appreciated them all. But I do think I was already fabulous #adjustingcrown.

I did notice my temperament— with some things— immediately changed. It was a reawakening of “you got this and don’t forget it.” Five days in and several thoughts have come to mind with 4-0:

Who cares what others think
I have never really been one to care what others think (besides my husband and perhaps 2.5 others) But now, I REALLY don’t. Think what you want. Those are your thoughts anyway.

Call it like you see it
I used to tread lightly in certain areas and with certain people. Deuces to that. Whether it’s good or bad, be ready for nice, nasty, or nice-nasty. You pick which one. We’ll still be friends. . . maybe.

“Ain’t nobody got time for that”
With three kids, work, life, and my new age, I really don’t have time for games or play-play. It’s straight up about business, at least sometimes. I still love you though.

Step off and away from . . .
The scale! I had grandeur plans to lose 50 lbs for my 40th. Guess what? That didn’t quite happen. But, I feel great and have learned to accept me for who I am: lips, hips, and a bag of chips. Whaa?

Root for yourself
Ups and downs in my 39 years has taught me to go for the win for you. Being selfish is not always being selfless. Remember that moms and dads.

Do what you want
And in the process be unapologetic. We get caught up in what we should do as opposed to what we really want to do. Have a plan and do you boo!

And finally, remain thankful. Never let the things you want make you forget about the things you have.

In about two months, I turn the big 4-0. How did that happen? I feel like I was just 25 and now look at me – married for almost 11 years with three kids. And this California girl is living in Atlanta- who knew.

So what does 40 mean? Do you cry? Eat? Or have a mid-life crisis? Well, I plan to eat and see whatever else falls into my lap. One of my friends @momsdestiny suggested I complete 40 things to commemorate the year; sure and I’ll send her the bill later.

But it did get me thinking. What would you do if you could complete 40 things of your choice in a year? Here is my long list and maybe –just maybe–I’ll make it through ALL of them. Hopefully my husband is taking notes #teehee

Visit Italy with the hubby

Horseback riding on a beautiful beach

Visit Barbados and never come back (just kidding!)

Take a trip with my kids to Hershey Park

Get a massage on the beach

Go to the opera

Visit the Grand Canyon

Take my mom to New York (I still can’t believe she’s never been)

Test drive a Porsche

Buy a designer purse – Fendi, Birkin, Louis, Gucci- you know one of those

Happy birthday to me! It’s officially the last year of my 30’s. How did that happen? Anyway, welcome to Sun Taylor. This is my life as candidly as I can tell it – the good and the bad – and how I have come out of annoying, scary, unreasonable, uncomfortable, and funny situations.

From a major weight loss after realizing the importance of health; finally ridding yourself of a toxic relationship; living again after an unfortunate death; finding a job after being laid off or fired, or just believing in yourself after a tough time – we are all put to the test but there’s always a testimony at the end.

So today I’m thankful for the many lessons along the way. I hope I can enlighten, give someone a push, make another feel special , or encourage someone to knock it out park, so read on and follow!